Tuesday, November 15, 2011

"Dancers" by Fernando Botero for Latin American Art Sale at Christie's

Fernando Botero's sculpture called "Dancers" will be among the Latin American artworks to be auctioned in this evening's Latin American Sale at Christie's New York. This bronze with dark brown patina sculpture by the Colombian born Botero is signed, numbered and stamped with foundry mark "Botero 1/3" on the base. Executed in 2007, the piece is 125 1/4 x 78 3/4 x 63 inches. It is edition one of three and is estimated at $1,5000,000 - 2,000,000. The sculpture has been on display outside Christie's at 20 Rockefeller Plaza ahead of this evening's auction.